Volvo C30 (2011) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2011) Specs

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2011 Volvo C30 and 2011 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2011
Model	Volvo C30	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	113.2 in	-9.3 in
Length	167.4 in	200.2 in	-32.8 in
Width	70.2 in	76.2 in	-6 in
Height	57.0 in	68.0 in	-11 in
Curb Weight	3200 lb.	4330 lb.	-1130 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	20.1 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.6 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	59.4 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	56.5 in	-3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.9 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	39.0 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	58.7 in	-11.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	56.0 in	-14.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	39.8 in	-5.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.4 in	-35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	56.9 in	-56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.7 in	-43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-36.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	17.2 ft³	-4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.9	48.3 ft³	-35.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	100.7 ft³	-80.5 ft³

2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD	The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review

2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review

2011 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review

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